Backend Developer

Please note that we will only be able to accept candidates who have the appropriate rights and documentation for employment in London, United Kingdom.

Who we are.

Axi is a leading global provider of margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread betting. Our business has evolved into a world-class, multifaceted brokerage with offices in six regions. With heavy investment in the latest trading technology, Axi seeks to offer the most comprehensive end-to-end trading experience available, servicing traders of all levels from beginners to institutional-level clients.

Let's talk about the cool stuff you do at Axi!

As a Backend Developer at Axi, you will architect and build robust systems, optimizing performance for speed and reliability. You'll ensure security and compliance with industry standards, integrating with third-party APIs and payment processing. Transitioning to microservices architecture, you'll design scalable, modular solutions for improved maintainability. Implementing CI/CD pipelines streamlines development and deployment processes, while monitoring and logging to ensure system health and proactive issue detection. Your role is pivotal, driving innovation at the intersection of finance and technology, shaping the digital infrastructure that powers Axi's services with precision and efficiency.

Your EDGE assignment/You will:

• Demonstrate solid understanding of Agile methodologies in practical work scenarios.
• Perform all necessary roles within an agile development team to design, build, and deploy applications aligned with business needs.
• Contribute actively to continuous improvement within the team, providing honest and open feedback based on your experience.
• Participate actively in refining development practices and processes, sharing expertise and insights to enhance software quality, maintainability, and development efficiency.
• Mentor and assist junior team members through pair programming and peer review.
• Translate user requirements into code and clarify with stakeholders when needed.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-organized code, implementing TDD and unit testing for high-quality software.
• Adopt a habit of writing code as documentation and employ various types of tests.
• Implement and maintain security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Configure, modify, or extend CI/CD pipelines using various providers.
• Stay updated with new technologies and apply them appropriately.
• Design and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient software architecture following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and proactively seek understanding of existing systems.
• Support Product Managers by assessing solution alternatives, considering technical limitations and operational realities, and providing recommendations.

Are you the one?

• Proficient knowledge of the English language.

Working with distributed systems/microservices is essential.

Payment provider or financial services experience would be very useful.

Communication skills are very important; you should be able to discuss technical experience with confidence and explain things clearly and concisely.

Azure services experience - Cosmos DB, Service Bus, Event Grid, Key Vaults - nice to have, not essential.

Proven track record of success in building and launching trading platforms.

Deep understanding of core trading system functionalities (order routing, execution, risk management).

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Backend Developer.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Axi's bag of delights

• 25 days annual leave
• 5 days paid study leave
• Classpass subsidized membership
• Health Insurance for self and option to include dependents.
• Pension Membership
• Life Assurance

Axi's interview journey

• Talent Acquisition Interview (30 minutes)
• Culture Interview (30 minutes)
• Technical Interview (90 minutes)

At Axi, we prioritise creating a workplace that upholds fairness and respect for all. We encourage every individual within our community to contribute towards a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is treated with the dignity they deserve. We make all employment-related decisions—whether in hiring, compensation, training, performance reviews, or termination—based on merit and without bias, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.